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Durga Puja Special: Sealdah division to run 51 EMU trains including 38 at night
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News18•07-10-2026, 20:32
Durga Puja Special: Sealdah division to run 51 EMU trains including 38 at night
- •The Sealdah division will operate 51 special EMU trains between October 16 and 21 to manage passenger rush during Durga Puja.
- •Out of these, 38 trains will run at night and 13 special trains will operate during evening peak hours across North, Main, and South sections.
- •A total of 80 special long-distance train trips have been scheduled between October 10 and 25.
- •Additional security, CCTV surveillance, 24x7 control rooms, medical booths, and temporary booking counters have been arranged at major stations for passenger convenience.
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A total of 51 special EMU trains are operated on crucial days of the festival from October 16 to 21, out of which 38 trains run at night.
A 24x7 control room monitors crowd conditions via CCTV, rapid inter-departmental coordination is maintained, and Prafulla Dwar along with the North, Main, Central, and South gates are designated for entry and exit.
A total of 80 special long-distance train trips are scheduled between October 10 and 25, compared to 50 trips scheduled last year.
